Obituaries

Oct 1, 2019

Jayshree Nalin Joshi, 76, passed away on October 1, 2019.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 2019 in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home.

Sep 28, 2019

On September 28, 2019, Shane Patrick Shaffer, loving father, son, and brother passed away at the age of 28. Shane was born on February 7,1991 in Jacksonville, FL to Marty and Sharon (Costello) Shaffer.  Shane with his girlfriend Terrika had one loving and beautiful daughter Ambrea.

Shane had a true love for life. Either outdoors surfing, skating,...

Sep 26, 2019

Harold Eugene Murray was born October 24th, 1939 in Wellsville, NY.  Harold passed peacefully Thursday morning September 26th, 2019 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.  His final days were spent joking and laughing surrounded by his family and pastor.

He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Carol Murray; his daughter Heather Gordon; his son, Grady Murray,...

Sep 23, 2019

Carl Jason Ginder, 38, of Jacksonville passed away Monday, September 23, 2019. He was born June 9, 1981 in Naples, Italy to Carl Lee and Carrie (Dee) Ginder. He attended Phillip Randolf Academy in Jacksonville. He resided in Palatka, FL where he was a retail manager.

He is predeceased by his father, Carl Lee Ginder and is...

Sep 22, 2019

Donald James Reis, 87, of Jacksonville, Florida died Sunday September 22, 2019 at his home in Jacksonville, Florida.  Beloved father, husband, “Papa,” “Uncle Don” and friend to many, he was grateful to receive many visits, calls, and notes from friends and family throughout the days preceding his death.

Don was born June 26, 1932 in Bloomington, Illinois,...

Sep 21, 2019

Norma Jean (nee Reed) Gilbert who enjoyed so much of life, playing the piano, singing and dancing (a Sassy Tapper) passed away peacefully September 21, 2019 at the age of 91.99.  She was born on September 24, 1927 to Robert and Theresa Reed in Gallatin, TN.  She married William Callan “Cal” Gilbert in January 1948.  Over 71 years of...

Sep 19, 2019

With deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Anna “Frances” Brubaker on September 19, 2019.  Her family was at her side. She was born April 5, 1930 in Lewistown, Pa. to the late Minnie Eliza and William Huffnagle.  She had one sister, Barbara Shearer, now deceased, also of Lewistown. Frances grew up in the Lewistown area, graduating from Lewistown...

Sep 16, 2019

Dorothy Ellen Leslie McManus Tammaro, 99, passed away September 16, 2019 at River Garden Hebrew Home of Jacksonville Florida. Dorothy was born September 27, 1919 at St Joseph's in London Ontario, the child of Hilda Leslie and Roy Sharon and was of Wendat/Wyandot (Small Turtle Clan) and French ancestry. She was lovingly raised by her adoptive parents, John and...

Sep 14, 2019

Jack Lee Peterson, 87, peacefully passed away Saturday morning, September 14, 2019.  Born January 25, 1932 in Omaha, NE, Jack passionately embraced life’s opportunities and fostered rich relationships throughout his years.

The first of six children to Harold and Ruth Peterson, Jack was educated at Walnut Hill Elementary School and Benson High School and earned a Bachelor...

Sep 3, 2019

Frank Sherman McLaughlin Jr., 82, passed away on September 3, 2019.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 16, 2019 at Hodges Presbyterian Church.

Aug 30, 2019

David Dolan, 60, passed away August 30, 2019 after a sudden illness. He was born October 7, 1958 in Dallas, TX.  David lived in New England and New York in his early years and moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1991.

After his high school graduation from the Pioneer Valley Academy in New Braintree, MA, David proudly served...

Aug 30, 2019

Charles F. Austin, 85 years old, devoted husband to Margaret Mary (Margie) for over 60 years, passed away August 30, 2019.   He was born on June 11, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY. In his younger years, he loved to play a variety of sports including baseball, basketball, stickball, handball and later in life, racquetball. He worked various odd jobs and...

Aug 30, 2019

On Friday August 30, 2019 Virginia Marie Heskett peacefully passed to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Virginia was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 26, 1939. She was the daughter of Elmer and Roberta Heskett.

After leaving Cleveland, Ohio she moved to San Diego, California where she owned and operated a laundromat...

Aug 30, 2019

Jessica Elizabeth Morgan (Woody), age 69, of Jacksonville, FL, took her final bow on August 30, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born to parents, Jesse David Woody Sr. and Patricia Elizabeth Woody (Gravely), on January 4, 1950 in Welch, WV. Jessica graduated from Virginia High School in Bristol, VA. She received a Bachelor of Science...

Aug 29, 2019

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00p.m. (Noon) on Saturday, September 7, 2019 in San Jose Catholic Church.  There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service.

Aug 23, 2019

Mary Lee (Wilson) Golitz, 81, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, died peacefully on August 23, 2019 after a yearlong brave and noble fight against melanoma cancer.  Mary Lee was born on May 27th, 1938, in Findlay, OH, predeceased by her parents Hellen E. and David W. Wilson.  Survivors include Robert T. Golitz, her loving husband of 53 years; two...

Aug 23, 2019

Lisa Adele Smith Rogers passed away August 23, 2019 at the age of 61. Oldest daughter of Edward Jackson and Joanne Smith, Lisa was born February 9, 1958 in Pine Bluff, AR and moved with her parents and sister, Lauren, to Ponte Vedra Beach when she was 2. She is survived by her mother, Joanne Smith; sister, Lauren Braren...

Aug 22, 2019

Nancy Schneider Grinstead, 75, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, FL.  Nancy was born on May 15, 1944 to Carl and Alice Schneider of Montclair, NJ. After raising her two sons, Scott and Carl, in Washington D.C., Virginia, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, and Colorado Springs, CO, she spent her last 25 years enjoying the...

Aug 21, 2019

Kelly Kristen Green Hendrix, 57, after a lengthy illness, went to Heaven on August 21, 2019. Born in Charlotte, NC to Bruce and Karen Green, Kelly moved to Jacksonville Beach, FL when she was seven years old. After graduating from Fletcher Senior High School in 1980, Kelly earned a degree in Education from the University of North Florida. She...

Aug 20, 2019

Dorothy Ann Behrens Blaydes, 90, passed away in Jacksonville, Florida on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from the effects of a severe stroke she suffered recently.

Mrs. Blaydes was born on July 7, 1929 in East St. Louis, Illinois, to the late Edward and Catherine Behrens.  After graduating high school, she worked for Riggs Bank, known as the...